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  • 1Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Government Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh, India.

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Terrorist bombings cause mass casualties among civilians. Developing a consensus on triage and bioethical decision-making beyond the emergency department is crucial for mass disaster victims.

Area of Science:

  • Disaster Medicine
  • Bioethics
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Explosions and bombings are primary causes of mass casualty incidents, frequently targeting civilians.
  • Civilian populations lack preparedness for the medical, logistical, and emotional impacts of large-scale disasters.
  • Terrorist attacks exploit civilian vulnerability, necessitating proactive disaster response strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To advocate for collective forethought and consensus on triage protocols for mass disaster victims.
  • To emphasize the need for bioethical decision-making frameworks that extend beyond hospital emergency departments.
  • To prevent physicians from making individual life-or-death treatment decisions without established policies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on mass casualty incidents and civilian preparedness.

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  • Analysis of ethical challenges in disaster triage and resource allocation.
  • Discussion of the role of various stakeholders in bioethical decision-making.

    • Main Results:

    • Current civilian preparedness for mass casualty events is inadequate.
    • Triage decisions in mass disasters require pre-established protocols and broad consensus.
    • Bioethical decision-making must involve diverse stakeholders, including hospital administrators and ethics committees.

    Conclusions:

    • A proactive, consensus-driven approach to triage and bioethical decision-making is essential for effective mass disaster response.
    • Policies and protocols must guide emergency care providers in resource allocation during mass casualty incidents.
    • Engaging multiple community and healthcare leaders in bioethical planning maximizes benefit for disaster victims.